Nominal capacity is the most accurate measure of the amount of usable energy that can be stored in a vehicle’s power pack. It differs from maximum capacity because it is calculated using an average voltage that is more often ‘the norm’ rather than a maximum which is rarely seen.

About kWh: Where gasoline vehicles use gallons, electric vehicles frequently use kilowatt hours (kWh) to measure the total possible ‘fuel’ or energy storage capacity.

This represents the expected life of the power pack, to 80% of its original capacity, when the motorcycle is ridden according to the EPA's "city" UDDS duty cycle. An electric motorcycle can continue to function perfectly normal with a power pack that has lost over 20% of its original capacity. The only certain change will be a reduction in maximum range.

This represents the range of the motorcycle when ridden at a constant speed of 25mph on a flat road (as measured on a road-correlated dynamometer). Electric vehicle companies tend to use a more conservative scenario to present the most optimistic range specifications to consumers. An official standard for reporting range is not currently enforced by the government. To help lead the industry in adopting a standard Zero Motorcycles also publishes the EPA UDDS.

58 miles (93 km)

EPA UDDS

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) Universal Dynamometer Driving Schedule (UDDS) is a standardized test that is used to provide emissions and fuel efficiency data to consumers. The resulting labeling is posted on most ‘for sale’ gasoline vehicles and allows consumers to judge the fuel efficiency of competitive vehicles on an equal plane. Now adopted by the Motorcycle Industry Council (MIC), and named “City Driving Range Test Procedure for Electric Motorcycles", Zero Motorcycles uses this newly adopted standard with the hope that other manufacturers will follow suit. For electric motorcycles, this provides interested buyers with standardized information to compare the range of one motorcycle against another.

43 miles (70 km)

Drivetrain

Transmission

Clutchless one speed

Drive system

98T / 28T, Poly Chain® GT® Carbon™ belt

Chassis / Suspension / Brakes

Front suspension travel

Wheel travel, measured along fork-line.

5.5 inches (140 mm)

Rear suspension travel

Wheel travel, measured perpendicular to ground.

5.9 inches (151 mm)

Front brakes

2 piston hydraulic, 12.21x0.16 inch (310x4 mm) disc

Rear brakes

1 piston hydraulic, 8.66x0.16 inch (220x4 mm) disc

Front tire

110/70-17

Rear tire

130/70-17

Front wheel

3.00x17

Rear wheel

3.50x17

Dimensions

Wheel base

The distance from where the front tire contacts the ground to where the back tire contacts the ground without any additional weight on the motorcycle (Unladen).

55.5 inches (141 cm)

Seat height (standard)

The distance from the ground to the top of the seat without any additional weight on the motorcycle (Unladen).

32.8 inches (83.2 cm)

Low seat height (accessory)

The distance from the ground to the top of the seat without any additional weight on the motorcycle (Unladen).

This indicates the average cost to recharge a fully drained power pack. More often, riders will be charging a partially drained power pack and will have a lower cost of recharge. The actual cost of recharging will always be dictated by the amount of charge put into the power pack and the cost of electricity flowing from the particular outlet.

Specifications are subject to change without notice. Imagery may not reflect most current product specifications. Zero Motorcycles reserves the right to make improvements and/or design changes without any obligation to previously sold, assembled or fabricated equipment.